In 2004, more than 7,000 alligators had to be killed after becoming too accustomed to people and too dangerous to leave in the wild, according to the commission. Figures for 2005 were not available.

Any closer is risky. The biologist cautions that feeding or harassing alligators is illegal. They were endangered species from 1967 to 1987, during which time they made a heckuva comeback.

Oftentimes, they will avoid people. However, if they are routinely fed, they will lose that sense of fear. I'm surprised I have to remind people of this, but please don't feed the alligators.

In her X post about feeding alligators 65 million meals, many speculated that Loomer was talking about the entire Hispanic population of the U.S, which as of July 2023, was around 65 million.

In her X post about feeding alligators 65 million meals, many speculated that Loomer was talking about the entire Hispanic population of the U.S, which as of July 2023, was around 65 million.